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01-04-2009, 05:07 PM #1
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Black- BLK TA modded 12.2@113mph
does a strut brace make any difference
I think that's what you call it it goes under the hood from shock tower to shock tower. I also have Bilstein in the back and stock in the front. Would it be worth the change over and what will it do for me?
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01-04-2009, 05:08 PM #2
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Good for two things.
1. Appearance.
2. Lifting the body of the car off of the k-member using a hoist.2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
Lowered, HID's, tinted.
1999 Pontiac Trans Am WS.6 #1747 SOLD
531.1 RWHP 481.3 FT/Pounds all motor.
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01-04-2009, 05:19 PM #3
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01-04-2009, 05:20 PM #4
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
Go Koni....
And yes, shocks are worth it. Koni's are worth every dime of the $800.
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01-04-2009, 05:25 PM #5
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01-04-2009, 07:52 PM #6
i felt a slight differnce when mine was installed. could just all be in my head though
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01-04-2009, 07:57 PM #7
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01-05-2009, 03:23 AM #8
I used mine as an arm rest when I put my headers on.
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01-05-2009, 04:32 AM #9
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79 T/A -91 Firebird- 1998 Trans Am -Oynx Black
Worthless but it looks cool....
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01-05-2009, 05:48 AM #10
I actually thought mine was a worthwhile mod -- it seemed to firm things up on the front end a bit. Nothing major, however it did seem like there was a slight improvement. For only $60, it was well worth it to me. That being said, as for these types of mods, if you don't already have subframe connectors, I would highly recommend you start with those.
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01-05-2009, 06:59 AM #11
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Black- BLK TA modded 12.2@113mph
Shoot $60 I would buy it right now in Canada it's $245 plus 13% tax and that was with a 15% discount. Man!!!!!! That was on a BMR an Elderbrock.
Where did you get that it would be a lot cheaper for me to order in the us pay the money exchange and get it shipped. They do look cool for $100 Canadian or les arrived at my door I would pay for that for looks.
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01-05-2009, 07:12 AM #12
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TA-White, Camaro-Black- Track-TA98A4 DD-98z28M6
im with whoever made this statement..
i have skinnies and no sway bar.. after i put my STB on it **Seemed** like it helped stiffen the front.. but it may have been in my head.. really did seem like it helped though...
looks good!!!
i paid 30 shipped for mine and spend 5 bucks on a can of spray paint and sanded and resprayed it...
not bad mod for 35 bucks..
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01-05-2009, 11:07 AM #13
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Red Tint Jewelcoat- 2008 Trailblazer SS
I have no sway bar on the front.
I have skinnies.
Still not able to tell a difference with it on or off.
Not gonna be able to feel it with skinnies...as those will NEVER come close to stressing the uni-body in a corner anyways.
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01-05-2009, 11:35 AM #14
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01-05-2009, 07:28 PM #15
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01-05-2009, 07:44 PM #17
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01-05-2009, 08:09 PM #18
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01-06-2009, 04:24 PM #19
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pewter- 2002 Tans am WS6 M6
I thought I did help a little bit not much tho, I mean UMI sfc would be a way better choice
2002 Trans Am WS6 M6
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01-07-2009, 12:03 PM #20
With a third gen and a 3 point brace it made a very noticeable difference.
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